The NICU nurse begins her shift by assessing one of the preterm infants assigned to her care. The infant's color is pale, his O2 saturation has decreased, and he is grimacing. This infant is displaying common signs of ____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Pain
These are all nonverbal cues to newborn pain. Other signs include moaning, whimpering, tense rigid muscles, increased or decreased heart rate, apnea, increased blood pressure, sleep-wake pattern changes, or display of a "cry face." The nurse should discuss the infant's response to pain with his provider to ensure that appropriate medications are available. Or-dered medications should always be given before any painful procedure.
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a. "This medication may cause local irritation." b. "I should avoid getting the medication in my eyes." c. "I should apply the medication once in the morning and before bed." d. "I should not wear clothes that I don't want to get stained by the medication."
The nurse is explaining to the patient how telemetry will be used during his time in the hospital to help in diagnosing his heart disorder. Which patient statement indicates understanding of teaching?
a. "I will need to stay in bed when the mon-itor is reading my heart waves." b. "This test will help determine if I have a blockage in my arteries." c. "If there is a problem with my heart valves it will show up with telemetry." d. "The nurses will be able to monitor my heart rate and rhythm."
The nurse caring for a client with a diagnosis of subinvolution understands that which of the following is a primary cause of this diagnosis?
1. Afterpains 2. Retained placental fragments from delivery 3. Increased progesterone levels 4. Increased estrogen levels
When assessing an elderly client, the nurse expects to find various aging-related physiologic changes. These changes include:
a) increased coronary artery blood flow. b) decreased posterior thoracic curve. c) decreased peripheral resistance. d) delayed gastric emptying.